How to Wear a Skinny Black Choker: A Styling Guide From Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Squad

We've seen quite a few '90s fashion trends return in the past couple of seasons, but the choker (cue memories of Romy and Michelle, Drew Barrymore, et al) is one that hasn't really come back—until now. Thanks to some sartorially adept social media titans (cue Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Hailey Baldwin) the choker is officially back. The crew has styled skinny black chokers for day, night, and any other wardrobe situation you can imagine—and we're inspired.

Inspiration ready to be mined, from left to right: Drew Barrymore, Lisa Kudrow, and Mira Sorvino in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Natalie Portman in The ProfessionalOK, now that you've brushed up on your '90s fashion history, take a look at how it's done today:

The Casual Look

Intrigued by the look but a bit cautious about how to integrate it into your own closet? The gateway choker is super skinny, plain black, and should be worn in the same way you would a 16-inch chain with a delicate charm. This isn't a statement-piece moment, but an everyday item that you could leave on for 24 hours. Study the casual looks from Kendall, Gigi, and Hailey, respectively, below.

To dress it up for a formal event (or personal style that's more about heels than sneakers), look for a velvet variety. Kim Kardashian West has kept her necklace-of-choice free of embellishments, while Cara Delevingne added a heavy pendant for a cocktail-appropriate look.

Once you've gotten comfortable with the look, consider switching it up like Gigi and adding the same style in a different shade. A noir necklace would have read aggressively with her otherwise all-white winter look; she switched it up by going with a snowy option.